There's no reason to have any (significant) difference between 787-9 and 787-10 for assumed TOW. So I guess same trip cost, around -10% CASM (depending on config) for 787s at same TOW is a reasonable guess. One would need to reduce payload or increase weight accordingly to DOW difference, though. O...

I have not seen comparison data between the 787-10 and the A339. There's no reason to have any (significant) difference between 787-9 and 787-10 for assumed TOW. So I guess same trip cost, around -10% CASM (depending on config) for 787s at same TOW is a reasonable guess. One would need to reduce pa...

The 787-10 has a massive cargo hold so when folks say things like....."well yeah....but it can't fly LAX-TLV with a full load," I just laugh. As one of the other posters stated, if every plane flew with an absolutely full cargo hold the 77L would have sold a 1,000 copies. In reality it so...

The primary competition for the A330 Neo seems to be the 788 and the 789. The 788 is almost identically sized to the 338, and they have similar range. However, the OEW of the 788 is 27,000 lbs lighter than the 338 which probably explains why the 338 has sold so poorly. I do not see any business cas...

I think around 500 frames. Maybe 600 if a freighter variant takes off. If media reports are correct and Boeing can now manufacture a 789 for 90-95 million per plane that puts enormous pressure on Airbus. Basically the proposed capital cost advantage of the A330 Neo disappears. Airbus can certainly r...

Airbus currently has a 238 A330 Neo aircraft on order, all but eight of which are for the A330-900 variant. Airbus estimated in their original business case that they could sell 1,000. Flight Global estimated only around 600. The primary competition for the A330 Neo seems to be the 788 and the 789. ...

Unfortunately, this is kind of a self-reinforcing cycle. It was widely reported that one of the significant factors that influenced Norfolk-Southern’s recent decision to move its headquarters away from its namesake city are the limited air travel options from ORF. Agreed. The are only two Fortune 5...

ORF has been pretty sleepy for a while. It is a military town without much of a business base. The entire tidewater area is growing very slowly in term of population (the metro grew 2.9% from 2000-2017 while Richmond grew 7.1% as an example). ... Unfortunately, this is kind of a self-reinforcing cy...

ORF has been pretty sleepy for a while. It is a military town without much of a business base. The entire tidewater area is growing very slowly in term of population (the metro grew 2.9% from 2000-2017 while Richmond grew 7.1% as an example). There are opportunities at ORF, but I think you might be ...

I agree with most of the comments. IAD definitely adds another Star Alliance member. IAD-WAW sounds like a good bet. RIC-DTW with mainline 717 or A319 would work. NW flew 4 DC-9's a day for years on the route. Spirit and Allegiant continue to expand RIC with several western destinations. Allegiant a...

I read all the comments from DL A350 pilots. I would say it is roughly 2 to 1 against. There are many complaints about the tiny crew rest area, small size of the forward galley, humidity issues, complicated flight systems and difficulty in learning how to operate the aircraft. One pilot claimed an 8...

CGK is one of the busiest airports in the world in an emerging Asia nation of Indonesia with a rapidly growing economy and population, and yet it has no commercial air service to the US. CGK currently serves 64 mil pax a year with an expansion plan to accommodate 100 pax by 2025. Garuda is a mess of...

The interesting think is IMO, the A330NEO isn't becoming a lighter more optimized aircraft, it's price & capabilities are growing. Making it less attractive for short / medium range operations.. I agree with you. The A330neo is too capable to fit a true next generation light-weight mid-range ro...

Interesting question, but the answer is no. The A350 family was optimized to replace the 77E and 77W. It does so very well. To shrink the A350 and attempt to turn it into a mid-range light weight aircraft is too expensive and impractical. Start with a clean sheet.

Where I fly, any flight above FL410 requires that one pilot must wear an oxygen mask. That alone keeps us no higher than 410. I only went up to 430 once (on oxygen) took pictures of the PFD then back down. ;) I remember being on a TWA 747 flight from JFK to LHR when I was a kid and the pilot saying...

The A330 Neo electrical architecture is essentially unchanged from the early 1990's with the exception of IFE upgrades. I do not see Airbus going to the expense of 787 electrical subsystem for an admittedly low cost derivative in the A330 Neo. The OP presents an interesting idea but I do not see it ...

More News form RIC. G4 will be starting twice weekly nonstop flights from RIC to SRQ beginning April 4 2019. This is now the fourth destination from RIC on G4 including Nashville, Orlando, and St Petersburg. Through the end of September Richmond traffic is up 10.4% year over year. https://flyrichmon...

When you run a business you do not buy "the best," you buy the right tools for each job. Buying the 787 to fly it DTW-AMS is like buying a Bugatti to go 75 MPH. Not necessary. The A330neo is perfect for that job, and tens of millions of dollars cheaper than 787. Again... because the 787 b...

The A339 is fine as a TATL bird for DL. However, I think they made a big mistake cancelling the 787 order. The 788 and 789 would have been perfect out of SEA as an example, and could have opened up some new markets for them. MSP could have also benefited. I agree with the poster who stated UA is be...

The A339 is fine as a TATL bird for DL. However, I think they made a big mistake cancelling the 787 order. The 788 and 789 would have been perfect out of SEA as an example, and could have opened up some new markets for them. MSP could have also benefited. I agree with the poster who stated UA is bet...

8 I’m not clear which “they” you’re referring to. But I’m going to trust that KLM knows what they’re doing rather than make silly comments. From keesje's post and that alone it seems he confirmed all the points you made, and didn't challenge. So I'm confused by your reply. 1. keesje literally said ...

If you want to fly 40T 6000 nm or more sure.....an A350 or 777X will be great. For the 95% of long haul missions that do not need to fly 40 or more tons that far the 787-10 looks pretty damn good imho. You didn't respond to my comment last time out on a similar subject, so I'll post it again here: ...

Was there really ever any doubt that the 787-10 could do West Coast to most of Western Europe? Yes. Within the last week a number of Airbus fans said the 787-10 could not fly a route like FRA-LAX with full pax and bags and zero cargo. The implication was the 787-10 was marginally TATL. It could fly...

The 787-10 has a massive cargo hold so when folks say things like....."well yeah....but it can't fly LAX-TLV with a full load," I just laugh. As one of the other posters stated, if every plane flew with an absolutely full cargo hold the 77L would have sold a 1,000 copies. In reality it sol...

KLM announced they will starting flying 787-10 on the AMS-SFO route effective 10/28/19. https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/281470/klm-nw19-preliminary-long-haul-changes-as-of-09nov18/ The route is roughly 4800 NM and an 11-12 hour flight westbound. However, I find this confusing becau...

A "real" range for the B78X is 5000nm.....fantastic plane for Europe to west and east america routes like FRA-LAX or LHR-JFK FRA-LAX doesn't seem like a good idea, specailly east bound. http://www.gcmap.com/mapui?P=FRA-LAX&MS=wls&DU=nm And cargo FRA-LAX is really significant appar...

It's on the chart but it's seems to be out of the running because it is stuck in the 'too small' category. I guess it's doomed. The 779 didn't even make the chart. I belive that chart was created by Airbus marketing who was trying to tell United that world demand was perfectly centered on what the ...

However, A332, A333, A359, 788 and 789 all are airplanes of similar size and will have similar amount of fuel remaining after landing. The A350-900 has a 23% higher MTOW than the 787-8. The A350-900 fuselage has a 22% greater wetted area than the 787-8. That is not similar. Zeke is an Airbus fanboy...

Doc - In your educated opinion, can someone be that intoxicated and yet not exhibit obvious signs? A functioning alcoholic as it were? Can someone be so immune that they could possibly go undetected at that level? I'm afraid if he was showing up for work in that state, it may not have been the firs...

[url][/url] Nevertheless, how things have changed! FWIW, even now I regard the contest between a future NMA and an A321LR as being no sure outcome. However the current load on AB Management and resources makes me guess that right now AB does not have too much resources to employ to fight back agains...

I think the true story here is Airbus is not hitting their delivery targets. I do not see deception on their part. I see a company with significant problems. Those are: 1. New management struggling to find its way. 2. Poorly selling products in the A380 and a misread of the market with the A330 neo...

4. An underestimation of Boeing and their ability to bring down production costs on the 787 program, and Boeing's ability to accurately predict trends in commercial aviation. You seems to be very clever guy and that's why I want you tell us how much 787-9 production cost is now and how much in the ...

I think the true story here is Airbus is not hitting their delivery targets. I do not see deception on their part. I see a company with significant problems. Those are: 1. New management struggling to find its way. 2. Poorly selling products in the A380 and a misread of the market with the A330 neo....

Zeke's data confirms one fact that has been floating around for a while. That is the 789 is more fuel efficient on a typical payload mission (assume 40t) up to 6000 nm where the advantage swings to the A359. This makes perfect sense to me. What i find surprising is how small the 789 advantage is con...

Top 5 unserved SLC markets in order of total SLC O&D Miami Lihue Hartford Buffalo Memphis Richmond has a larger population than Hartford or Buffalo. Ditto ORF. UA is now going double daily mainline RIC-DEN. And recently started ORF-DEN. Those two cities seem more logical than Buffalo or Hartford.

How do you 'know' it's cheaper to buy? And the 339 NEO hasn't even operated yet! Hmmm However RR's share price today certainly reflects their continued failure to deliver on time. There is a cold wind blowing through the whole airline marketplace right now -it always has been cyclical and a downtur...